Friends of Beaumont School was recently formed by a handful of grandparents to support the students, faculty, staff, and PTA at Beaumont Middle School. Organizers are looking to add members willing and able to volunteer time, expertise, or a gift—perhaps all three. The group’s website (www.friendsofbeaumontschool.org) serves as a portal to sign up to volunteer and provides the latest news about the organization. As membership grows, a “skills bank” will be developed to match the talents of grandparent volunteers with the specific requests from teachers, staff, administration, and PTA.
Spending one hour per week as a Recess Monitor means teachers can enjoy 15 minutes to eat their lunch. Helping students become more proficient in a given subject matter as a tutor can provide a real boost to their confidence. Being a chaperone on a field trip means busy parents don’t have to take time off work.
If you can’t volunteer, consider providing a new book for the library. Each “Honor with Books” $25 gift buys a new book with a special bookplate recognizing the donor’s generosity. The gift can be made in honor of a favorite staff member, student, or friend.
The broader goal of Friends of Beaumont School is to build community by investing in our students. You’ll also be helping their hard working teachers and very busy parents. Membership is free and open to all. Sign up today via www.friendsofbeaumontschool.org.